Self-Propelled Robotic Cutting Tool Offers High Versatility

Self-Propelled Robotic Cutting Tool Offers High Versatility

The water-powered HydroCut self-propelled robotic cutter from Envirosight LLC uses high-pressure water to power a cutting head that clears roots from drain lines, mills offsets, removes groutflashing, reinstates laterals after lining and performs other tasks in 6- to 32-inch pipes.

“High-pressurized water generates much higher torque and speed,” says Jake Wells, marketing manager. “As a result, it doesn’t leave rough edges. There’s no need for a second pass to perform brushing.” A 7.3 hp turbine motor spins the cutting head at 30,000 rpm. The cutter can completely mill away the liner from a service connection.

The motor is water-cooled to prevent overheating, increasing reliability. The cutter also is designed with minimal wear parts for dependability, and its diamond-impregnated, hardened-steel cutting bits last up to 100 hours.

“There’s no need to change bits in the middle of a line, which improves productivity,” Wells says. “Feedback from contractors tells us the unit can triple productivity because it cuts faster and cleaner, it’s quick and easy to deploy, and there’s no stopping to change bits.”

The unit is self-propelled, eliminating winching from a secondary access point. “This allows the machine to drive into position, then creep backward or forward to fine-tune the cutting head’s location,” Wells says. “The cutting arm also swings up and down and pivots.”

Twin onboard cameras eliminate auxiliary inspection crawler during cutting, and rinse nozzles clean cutting debris off the lenses with the push of a button. “You don’t need a waterjetter to clear out debris in order to see what you’re doing,” Wells says. For information: 866/936-8476 or www.envirosight.com.



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